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K165 OHC

1993 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,321 mi
Last recorded94,321 miles
Recorded on5 May 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 OHC
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2007 94,321 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 94,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both rear radiuse arm to body bushes in poor condition and has slight

coolant leak from metal pipe that goes round o/s off engine

fuel tank damp

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2006 91,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front outer c.v.boots in poor condition

both rear trailing arm to body bushes in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

fuel tank damp

offside front tyre slightly distorted

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

oil level just above min mark

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

How Reliable is the Rover 218?

Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
21,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,334
constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,994
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,620
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,026
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K165 OHC is a 1993 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 127,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 218 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K165 OHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K165 OHC registered?

K165 OHC is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 2 March 1993.

Is K165 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K165 OHC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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